England's bid for Rugby World Cup glory starts at a purpose-built training centre in the grounds of a five-star Bagshot country hotel today under the eye of a man who helped launch Great Britain’s Olympic cycling gold rush.

England are heading into the World Cup in really good shape. The key strength they’ve built up over the last few years is that they have a phenomenal set-piece — probably the best line-out and scrum in the world — and they have a fantastic defence.

Prince Harry today marked the start of the 100-day countdown until the 2015 Rugby World Cup by launching a trophy tour at Twickenham stadium - and having his words broadcast to the crowds in Piccadilly Circus.